As the classical radio station in the nation's capital, Classical WETA 90.9 FM counts among its listeners many classical music devotees who work on Capitol Hill. Each month, Classical WETA interviews U.S. Senators and Congressmen about the music they enjoy and what they like to see and do while living and working in Washington.

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• Congressional Classics interview with Congressman Chris Cannon
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Congressman Chris Cannon

Chris Cannon has represented Utah's Third District since 1996. In Congress, he is a member of the Judiciary Committee and the Oversight and Government Reform committee. He and his wife Claudia have eight children and reside in Mapleton, Utah.

This month, Classical WETA 90.9 FM talked with Congressman Cannon about classical music, his likes and interests, and how he divides his time between Washington, D.C. and Utah.

What is your favorite classical music piece?

Forgive for sentimentality, but Thus Spake Zarathustra

What is your favorite D.C. area restaurant or chef?

The Caucus Room. Or, I should say, the bone in ribeye at The Caucus Room.

Which is your favorite local museum?

The Spy Museum. It's really fun.

Where do you like to go on your day off?

Day off? Don't my constituents own me? When I have time I work the kinks out of my sprinkler system. It is most therapeutic. You can look back at the end of the day and see something done.

What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

Almond Roca

Which three historical people would you most like to have dinner with?

Ben Franklin, Alexander the Great, and Godfrey de Bouillon.

What is your favorite local sports team?

Salt Lake Jazz, assuming "local" is my locality.

What is your favorite local arts venue?

The Springville Art Museum

What is one thing you'd like everyone to know about your home state?

Utah, and within Utah my District, is the most polyglot and cosmopolitan place in the country.